Paul McCartney - Lonesome Town

[aaxal]

what a voice !!!

[MultiDKenny]

Also, I'm a performer, and i've always done this song,

and done it more like Rick did it. So I guess I have

a connection with that.

[MultiDKenny]

After a 2nd listen, I must say, it's not

so bad. It's a different take on the song,

and I still like Rick's better, but it

has something going for it.

[uaic2002]

david gilmour s solo is woow like him :))

[MultiDKenny]

The band looks like they're going

to fall asleep. Cmon folks, this is a nice

tribute to Rick, but that's where it ends.

[ItsChema]

@MultiDKenny haha sure they look tired, it's a rehearsal, compadre. no need to waste undue energy or make any stage antics.

[ItsChema]

@MultiDKenny hah sure they may look tired, it's a rehearsal, compadre! this is where it begins, not where it ends. no need to waste undue energy or make any stage antics - and they still sound terrific ;-)

[ItsChema]

@MultiDKenny hah sure they may look tired, probably because it's a rehearsal, compadre! this is where it begins, not where it ends. no need to waste undue energy or make any stage antics - and they still sound terrific ;-)

[ItsChema]

@MultiDKenny hah sure they may look tired, probably because it's a rehearsal, compadre!  this is where it begins, not where it ends. no need to waste undue energy or make any stage antics - and they still sound terrific ;-)

[kidcharlemagne76]

@MultiDKenny Well, it's hardly an upbeat party style number. Sad and kind of depressing, but a lot of people can relate.

[zoomckng]

mr. paul suits and sport shoes mccartney

[elamite66]

Paul has made this song his own not to take away anything from Ricky whose rendition will never be bested God Bless Paul and Linda's soul

[49kasey]

I can't believe he plays with a pick. After all this time.

[crusher1944]

HE GETS BETTER WITH AGE.

[Janine4t]

My Ben... when I think of AWESOME town... this is what comes up.

[kajwilhelm]

This is a fantastic version of a great classic! Wow!

[86juanita]

rose cannot sleep...missing gg...rose loves with no regret...she hopes ur fine n ok gg...love u...tnx sir aul for this heartbreaking song...ur great!

[IsisTiamat]

These two greats singing this great song: a moment of total beauty.

Anyone know what year this is? Thanks for posting.

[4FabBEATLES]

@IsisTiamat 1999- it was a rehearsal for

his performance of this song in the 1999

concert for PETA

[Starrman69]

Well, like us, Paul listened to records and was influenced by singers like Rick and Elvis. I take his singing the tune as a tribute. Good on ya, Paul!

[4FabBEATLES]

@Starrman69 he sang it at the Concert For Linda-

a memorial to his wife who died of cancer.

he played this and 1 Beatles love song-

he was too sad to do more- and kinda' broke

down during this song at that concert.

it was so amazing becuase he felt it-

he felt the music from his sadness.

[starblue1986]

Ricky Nelson sung this song in a Country &

Western style of singing on a acoustic guitar with his rich baritone voice in a echo chamber which was perfect for his voice! It gave his voice a haunting and sad quality to it which was perfection! I still think Paul McCartney had a right to pay homage to a fallen artist after all

he has his favorite singers and songs too!

[Bleigans]

I saw the Ricky Nelson and Bob Dylan's version. None of the two can be compared with the interpretation that Paul MCCartney gave to this song. He is really a genous.

PS: The Bob Dylan's version also got very cool.

Paul, we love you!! God bless you!

[iowa61]

All these versions are great. But it's totally, completely Rick Nelson's song.

[renman103]

@Bleigans i disagree ,you can NEVER improve on the original version,even though this cover is good,ricky nelson OWNS this song its the same w remakes of movies ,the original is always best,but if u werent around for ricky nelson doing it ,i could see ppl choosing this

[ROCKSTARCRANE]

How many guys over 60 can sing like this? McCartney kicks the asses of people half his age.....

[alchemista1]

he murdered this song, sounds like a ballad for little girls, this song is supposed to be sad

[frankgallagher]

@alchemista1 you're a fookin'shit hole

[derekec]

Genious how Paul left Rick's legendary version alone and made his own "lonely" wail out of it. Yeah Ricky would be proud. David Gilmour's solo is tasteful, perfect.

[b42baritone]

Gee Paul, You dont have to yell. You got the singing part.

[pornguy2]

Paul is a great performer, but on this version he's

no Ricky Nelson. However a great choice of material.

[kammhron]

Nice job fellas!

[podline66]

I think the song loses its impact sung in the higher register, and done in a bluesy style. Paul is great, but this isn't his best work.

[Spartacus217]

Everyone's been to Lonesome Town.

[davism5]

I only wish Paul was playing acoustic guitar, Klaus Voorman on the bass, David Gilmour on lead guitar, George Martin on piano, and last but not least, Ringo! on the drums. That, I think, would be the best representation of this and many other songs.

[Bleigans]

This song is very wonderful. This "little cry" that Paul MC'Cartney does in some parts of the lyrics are the real sensations of this song. The first time I heard this song (in the first 30 sec) I already knew that this song would be a masterpiece and I wasn't wrong. And without comments about the solo David Gilmour also does. I've already heard this song for 40 repeated times and I didn't get bored yet. How genious are these men. God bless them.

[TimBobbro]

Pauls voice no matter how old he gets still sounds supreme

[iowa61]

Ricky is looking down and smiling...

[rockandrollkevin]

That keyboard is so fucking annoying...Christ

[chimboterock]

This song makes me think a lot oh...I'm going to drink my beers..!!

[Caladeo]

Ugly as hell when he is singinging it

[alanvking]

Paul's hair..he should be a silver beetle again ? As for wisdom, well music yes but not very wise about Heather.

[villainfranck]

Great, it's David Gilmour on stage?

[bobbelibob]

It sure is. He also played on the album Run Devil Run.

[icanwaitanotherday]

Incredible- Paul is the BEST!

[buzonperiodista]

I HATE Paul McCartney... he's just so FUCKIN Good.

[Alphasilverback2]

Who is the other guitarist besides David Gilmour?

[simonbarget]

mick green i think

[fvw88]

yep, Mickey Green is in the brown leather jacket.

Best guitarist in the world.

[aknowneemus]

if anyone knows a good song it's paul.

[heathgal]

Oh, and I also like Paul with a little silver in his hair, rather than the shoe-polish stuff he's used more recently. Go silver Paul... it suits your wisdom. It's handsome.

[heathgal]

Paul McCartney singing Ricky Nelson... Wow. I find this rendition very dear... a real tribute to the lengendaary Rick from the legendary Paul... Sweet.

- From a 60s gal

[diazscmacca]

IT'S A GREAT SONG AND PAUL IS THE BEST

[num1Beatlesfan]

He sang it perfect!

[Garboalone]

I love this-wonderful poem

[menottiassis]

Beautiful...!!!!!

[ElVirtual2007]

This is fantastic.